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On-device AI background removal
Free remove.bg alternative
What to use if remove.bg is shutting down — free, no sign-up
remove.bg's standalone website shuts down on 1 December 2026 and background removal moves into Canva. If you need quick cutouts without a Canva account, try Clearframe below.
Free, no sign-upIndependent toolFull resolution
AI background remover
On supported devices the image stays in your browser. Otherwise a secure server fallback is used.
On-device first
Real before and after results
See the pixels, not a promise.
Cutouts from Clearframe — hair, products and pets.
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Portrait cutout
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Pet cutout
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A free no-account option after remove.bg closes
Clearframe is independent — not affiliated with remove.bg or Canva. Use it for full-resolution PNG cutouts, batch ZIP downloads, and on-device processing when your browser supports it.
On-device first
Images stay in the browser on capable devices. The UI always shows whether processing was local or on the server.
Original resolution
The alpha matte is upsampled onto your source pixels — up to 25 megapixels, with no forced 2048 downscale for export.
Batch and handoff
Process up to 20 images one after another, download a ZIP, or send a cutout into the watermark remover next.
Facts from remove.bg’s own FAQ
This page restates remove.bg's own public FAQ and API notices. Last checked: 2026-09-28. Do not treat Clearframe as an official migration path.
What's happening to remove.bg (facts)
From remove.bg's FAQ and API pages (checked 2026-09-28):
- From 1 December 2026 at 9:00am CET, remove.bg's standalone website will no longer be available. Background removal is moving to Canva and API access to Leonardo.ai. Enterprise API contracts aren't affected.
- Any unused PAYG credits will expire on 1 December 2026.
- Subscriptions end automatically; annual plans get a pro-rata refund.
- Export your credit usage report and invoices before then.
- Photoshop plugin and other integrations are discontinued on 1 Dec 2026.
Your options after December 1
Canva's Background Remover is the official successor remove.bg recommends (account required; Canva Pro for unlimited use, per Canva's page). Leonardo.Ai API is the path for developers. A free no-account web tool such as Clearframe is a third option when you only need quick cutouts.
How to switch in 2 minutes
Practical steps if you mainly need cutouts without a Canva account:
- Export remove.bg invoices and credit usage before 1 Dec 2026.
- Use remaining credits on remove.bg while the site is up.
- Drag up to 20 images into Clearframe and download a ZIP of transparent PNGs.
Where Clearframe is not a replacement
No public API, no batch over 20 images, no Photoshop plugin, and no manual erase/restore brush. Canva remains the official product successor.
| Feature | Clearframe | remove.bg (until Dec 2026) | Canva Background Remover |
|---|---|---|---|
| Account required | No | Yes for HD credits | Yes |
| Free output resolution | Up to 25 MP | 0.25 MP previews (free tier) | — |
| Batch | Up to 20 + ZIP | Bulk via credits/API | — |
| Where processing happens | On-device when supported; labeled server fallback | Upload required | Upload required |
| Watermark on export | No | — | — |
| Price | Free tool | Credits / subscriptions | Canva Free / Pro |
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remove.bg and Canva are trademarks of their respective owners. Clearframe is not affiliated with or endorsed by them.
Three simple steps
How to switch in minutes
Upload your photo
Drop a JPG, PNG or WEBP (up to 10 MB). No account required.
Auto cutout
BiRefNet_lite removes the background on-device when supported, or via a labeled server fallback.
Download the result
Export transparent PNG/WebP or a solid-color JPG. Batch up to 20 images as a ZIP.
Clear answers
Frequently asked questions
Processing, quality, formats and responsible use.
Is remove.bg shutting down?+
Yes. Per remove.bg's FAQ, from 1 December 2026 at 9:00am CET the standalone website will no longer be available; background removal moves to Canva and API access to Leonardo.ai.
When exactly does remove.bg close?+
1 December 2026, 09:00 CET (16:00 Asia/Shanghai).
What happens to my remove.bg credits?+
Unused PAYG credits expire on 1 December 2026, per remove.bg. Export invoices and usage reports before then.
Is Clearframe affiliated with remove.bg or Canva?+
No. Clearframe is an independent free tool. remove.bg and Canva are trademarks of their respective owners.
Is Clearframe a free remove.bg alternative with no sign-up?+
Yes. No account, no watermark on exports, full-resolution PNG when within the 25 MP limit.
Can Clearframe replace the remove.bg API?+
No public API. Developers should follow remove.bg's Leonardo.Ai migration guide.
Are my images uploaded?+
Not when on-device processing succeeds. Otherwise HTTPS to Clearframe's server, deleted after processing. The UI labels which path ran.
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